Brooklyn Botanic Garden

Easy Compost: The Secret to Great Soil and Spectacular Plants

Introduction: Why Compost?, by Beth Hanson
Composting's History: From the Odyssey to an Industry, by Benjamin Grant
Nourishing the Earth That Nourishes Us: How Compost Builds the Soil, by Grace Gershuny
What Happens in the Bin: Compost Ecology, by Benjamin Grant
Developing a Sense of Humus: Composting Basics, by Joe Keyser
From Pits to Piles: Composting Techniques, by Patricia Jasaitis
Build Your Own Bin—or Bench: A–Z Plans for Two Composters, by Patricia Jasaitis & Jeff Wilkonson
Everything You Need (or Don't Need) to Compost: A Guide to Equipment, by Beth Hanson
Myth-Busting: 10 Tall Tales About Composting, by Joe Keyser
Composting Coast to Coast: Tips for Difficult Climes, by Beth Hanson
Let Worms Do Your Work: Composting Indoors, by Mary Appelhof
Micro-Compost: Making Humus in Small Spaces, by Patricia Jasaitis
Make the Most of Your Compost: Using Compost in the Garden, by Miranda Smith
Commercial Composts: A Buyer's Guide, by Rod Tyler
Further Reading
Composting Online
Mail-order Suppliers
Contributors